adverb
- in a cheerful and lively manner
- without concern for problems or consequences
Usage: often implies carefree attitude
Examples
- The children played merrily in the garden.
- She hummed merrily while cooking dinner.
- The fire crackled merrily in the fireplace.
- They chatted merrily as they walked down the street.
- He went merrily along, unaware of the approaching storm.
- The brook flowed merrily through the meadow.
- Despite the challenges, she continued merrily with her work.